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Top Of Ear Swollen And Tender, Painful. Looking For An OTC Medicine
Question: About three days ago I noticed the very top of my right ear was tender and a bit swollen. There was a bit of swelling and seemed like a bit of fluid like a pimple had not surfaced. I tried warm water and a towel to help last night and tried to pop it with a needle. It seems as if the swelling has gotten a little worse, but the pain is not any worse. Was thinking that squeezing and pushing on it last night had made the swelling worse today. I have no allergies that I am aware of, no injury that I can remember, and I do not think I have been bitten anywhere. I am confused and am looking for an OTC remedy before going to see a doctor.
Hello,
In view of details it looks like that you have local skin infection, which is still in early stage.You can give a try to local antibiotic cream.
If it increases or there is obvious pus formation, then you might need oral antibiotics.
Hope this answers your question.
Regards.
In view of details it looks like that you have local skin infection, which is still in early stage.You can give a try to local antibiotic cream.
If it increases or there is obvious pus formation, then you might need oral antibiotics.
Hope this answers your question.
Regards.
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